The Program and Engagement Officer will be responsible for program management, operations, execution, and marketing of all major programs of the Career Guidance Service including the in-house schools/partners programs, leading all engagement activities from the pre-program stage, through the program, and the post-program stage by monitoring, controlling and reporting progress.

As the main point of contact for program operations, you will play a key role in contributing to the success of all participating participants in academic institutions and partner organizations.

The implementation Officer will work closely with the Partner Success Manager. Some of the specific responsibilities include:

Training Support

• Organize Skill Lab Orientation programs at different academic institutions and for all the stakeholders of the partners
• Take full responsibility for enrolling students in the Career Service Tech platform by coordinating with different academic institutions
• Conducting various training programs at different academic institutions/local governments/development organizations
• Work closely with subject experts, learning engagement coaches to revise and update the curriculums
• Proactively strengthen your knowledge and provide feedback on methodologies in the training process
• Oversee and manage the Digitally Enabled Platform for which training shall be provided

Student Engagement

• Facilitate and mentor student engagement and student-led activities in academic institutions/local governments/development organizations
• Manage communication and logistics for trainings in all the academic institutions/local governments/development organizations
• Identify and organize interaction programs on career opportunities in non-partner academic institutions/local governments/development organizations
• Aid into the visibility and promotion of Skill Lab by periodic visit and interaction with the students
• Promote skill lab among diverse stakeholders and connect resources and institutions
• Ensure student enrolment on the Skill Lab Tech Platform in all partner academic institutions/local governments/development organizations

Documentation

• Liaise with colleagues on field or external partners, and/or travel to field locations to source compelling images and videos that capture and effectively communicate the essence of the program
• Basic photography and video documentation of program events
• Ensure digital assets are systematically archived for future use
• Prepare all required reports and maintain a comprehensive set of records

Event Support

• Provide event support as required to the program/organization
• Lead branding for program events

Relationship Building and Management

• Conduct primary and secondary research about the Nepalese job market and educational institutions to identify market opportunities
• Generate lead and collate a database of potential partners
• Meet with potential partners when necessary to explore collaboration
• Develop a network of mentors, facilitators, experts and speakers and work with them to make the cohort companies successful.
• Forge partnerships with various ecosystem players including investors, corporates, academic institutions, govt., sponsors, service providers and others for collaboration and support. Maintain engagement with various stakeholders by developing and executing a rolling calendar of strategic events.
• Actively engage and work with the full Skill Lab team, jointly driving its growth, impact and success at all levels

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors or Master's degree with min 1 - 2 years of experience working with youths
• Program Management skill is highly preferred as we will be operating on a large scale with multiple young adults/youths from numerous academic institutions, development organizations, and local governments
• Great writing skills with an ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English
• Resilient and Flexibility to unlearn and learn and to work with individuals from different cultures
• Evidence of strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
• An individual who is a quick learner, agile and has an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with diverse groups including businesses, entrepreneurs, major corporations, universities, the public and economic development organizations
• Candidate with a driver's license and a vehicle of your own will be preferred
• Skill Lab is an equal opportunity organization where everybody who believes in having what it takes to make the role and organization successful is encouraged to apply for this role. Candidates will be evaluated for the best overall match of demonstrable skills and competencies, experience, behaviors, and values for this role.
• Extensive (in-house) coaching and mentoring will be provided to the right candidate.

Others

Company Location: Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

Working Days: Monday-Friday

Working Time: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM